Remote Destination Events Specialist

Unique Escapes; Sacramento (CA); À distance; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Remote work environment

Flexible scheduling

Training and support for travel tools

Résumé du poste

Unique Escapes, a travel brand in the United States, seeks an Event Destination Specialist to design group trips, destination celebrations, and corporate events. You will convert inquiries into bookings, recommend destinations, and present compelling proposals while maintaining strong client relationships.

In this remote-only role, you’ll research venues, resorts, and experiences, coordinate travel logistics, and track leads and proposals from first contact to close, delivering exceptional

Qualifications

• Experience in travel sales or event planning preferred.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple leads and timelines independently.
• Familiarity with CRM and travel booking platforms is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Generate, qualify, and follow up with leads for destination weddings, group trips, milestone celebrations, corporate retreats, incentive travel, and special events.
• Conduct discovery conversations to understand each client's destination preferences, event goals, budget, travel dates, group size, and expectations.
• Research destinations, resorts, venues, cruises, excursions, and travel packages that align with client needs.
• Prepare professional travel quotes, proposals, itineraries, room-block summaries, and reservation details.
• Present destination and package options clearly, highlighting value, inclusions, and unique experiences.
• Guide clients through the decision-making and booking process with confidence and professionalism.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, travel suppliers, resorts, cruise lines, and internal team members.
• Track leads, sales activity, proposals, payments, deposits, deadlines, and outstanding client requests in the CRM.
• Coordinate travel logistics such as group accommodations, airport transfers, excursions, and pre- or post-event stays.
• Follow up consistently to move opportunities forward, answer questions, and close bookings.
• Maintain accurate client records, sales documentation, and booking details.
• Assist with email campaigns, social media content, client onboarding, and referral follow-up.
• Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities, such as excursions, travel protection, room upgrades, and pre- or post-event extensions.
• Provide excellent customer service by phone, email, chat, and online platforms.

Connaissances

Sales

Communication

Presentation

Relationship-building

Time management

Outils

CRM systems

Email tools

Calendars

Spreadsheets

Web-based travel platforms

Description du poste

Unique Escapes, a travel brand in the United States, seeks an Event Destination Specialist to design group trips, destination celebrations, and corporate events. You will convert inquiries into bookings, recommend destinations, and present compelling proposals while maintaining strong client relationships.

In this remote-only role, you’ll research venues, resorts, and experiences, coordinate travel logistics, and track leads and proposals from first contact to close, delivering exceptional